New Zealand · observation
Coast north of Kaikōura; site unspecified
· Kaikōura
A first-hand travel diary records a coastal seal colony north of Kaikōura, with pups swimming in a natural pool and nursing. The author did not name the site or give a count.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- See-u-Later — Peter, travel diary published 23 April 2026
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Diary covers 21–23 April; exact observation day and species are not stated. The first day is used for sorting. https://see-u-later.co.uk/2026/04/23/a-huge-seal-colony-blenheim-and-picton-south-island-new-zealand/
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.